Grace Heights Health & Rehabilitation
Morganton, NC · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 345187) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (828) 580-7000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Grace Heights Health & Rehabilitation holds a CMS overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the North Carolina state average of 2.93. Its health inspection rating is 5 out of 5, while its staffing rating is 2 out of 5.
CMS reports Grace Heights Health & Rehabilitation provides 3.88 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.43 RN hours per resident per day, earning a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. CMS's data did not include a nursing turnover percentage for this facility.
Grace Heights Health & Rehabilitation has no federal fines on record, with zero fines totaling $0.00 and zero payment denials reported by CMS. CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Grace Heights Health & Rehabilitation is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Morganton, Burke County, North Carolina, operating as a for-profit limited liability company. The facility is certified for 120 beds and, according to CMS data, has an average daily census of 95.2 residents. It has been certified since June 1980.
According to CMS Care Compare, Grace Heights holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the North Carolina state average of 2.93. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 5, quality measure (QM) rating of 5, and staffing rating of 2 out of 5. Reported nurse staffing levels are 3.88 total nurse hours per resident per day, of which 0.43 hours per resident per day are RN hours. CMS's data set for this facility did not include a nursing turnover percentage figure.
On penalties, CMS records show zero fines (num_fines: 0, total_fines: $0.00) and zero payment denials — meaning no federal fines are on record for this facility. No abuse icon and no Special Focus program status are noted in the data provided.
Grace Heights is part of the Sanstone Health & Rehabilitation chain, which operates 18 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 4.2 out of 5. CMS data indicates no ownership change in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; consult Care Compare directly for the most current figures and dates.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Grace Heights holds a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5, above the North Carolina state average of 2.93.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports 3.88 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.43 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5; turnover data was not reported.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No — CMS records show zero fines, totaling $0.00, and zero payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided shows no abuse icon and no Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Grace Heights is certified for 120 beds, with an average daily census of 95.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Sanstone Health & Rehabilitation chain, which operates 18 facilities with an average rating of 4.2.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since June 1, 1980.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which combine to form the overall score; here they are 5, 2, and 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at (828) 580-7000 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (828) 580-7000 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
Visit https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/345187?state=NC for the most current CMS data on this facility.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.